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Smoked Sardines on Bread

Smoke sardines with paper towels – viral kitchen hack

EAT CLUB
Prep
5m
Cook
5m
Steps
6
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Prepare the sardine tin

    Open the sardine tin. Fold a paper towel once and place it centered on the open tin, pressing it in slightly so it absorbs the oil.

    Sardines
  2. Step 2Light the paper towel4m 30s

    Light the paper towel at the corners and carefully set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Best performed outdoors, on a balcony, or with an open window.

    Note

    Be careful with open flame! This method is not intended for regular use.

  3. Step 3Toast the bread

    Meanwhile, toast the bread slices with a little olive oil. Finely chop the chives.

    BreadOlive oilChives
  4. Step 4Top the bread

    Spread mustard on the bread slices and dip them in chives.

    BreadDijon mustardChives
  5. Step 5Extinguish the flame

    After 4-5 minutes, place a suitable vessel over the sardine tin to extinguish the flame. Caution: the tin is now hot. Carefully remove the paper towel remains.

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  6. Step 6Serve

    Place sardines on the prepared bread, enjoy with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of fleur de sel.

    SardinesBreadLemonSea salt